Module Database, CM series

C series:

Series overview: All of the Companion D&D modules are set on Mystara. CM1-4 and CM6 take place in Norwold, a largely unsettled and unexplored northern wilderness which lies north of what is commonly referred to as the Known World. CM1 gives much of the background information, and provides a backdrop for events occurring over a two year period.

CM7 is an adventure for elves of Level 8+, and CM8 and CM9 take placewithin the Known World area. CM5 is a Companion Level solo module, wherein you played an elf (level 10, attack rank I) included with the module.

CM1: Test of the Warlords

Setting: D&D Companion, Mystara

Characters: 2-10 of levels 15+

Written by: Douglas Nile

Year: 1984

New spells: None

New magical items: None

New creatures: None

What you get: 32 page booklet and cover with fold-out of figures

Summary: The PCs are requested by the King in the Kingdom of Norworld to journey there. If they are found worthy, they may be appointed lord of a domain. However, they will have to lend their forces in a war or two, and face other challenges first.

CM2: Death's Ride

Setting: D&D Companion, Mystara

Characters: 6 of levels 15-20

Written by: Garry Spiegle

Year: 1984

New spells: None

New magical items: Hammer of Life, Mirror of Life Saving, Potion of Superhealing

New creatures: Death Leech

What you get: 32 page booklet and cover with a fold-out map

Summary: The PCs have been commissioned to lead a delegation to investigate the Barony of TwoLakes Vale, from which all communication has ceased.

CM3: Sabre River

Setting: D&D Companion, Mystara

Characters: 4-6 of levels 15-22

Written by: Douglas Niles and Bruce Nesmith

Year: 1984

New spells: None

New magical items: None

New creatures: Sabreclaw

What you get: 32 page booklet (with 8 pull-out pre-rolled characters) and a cover.

Summary: The village of Sabre River is threatened by famine and monsters, and needs the help of valiant heroes. The introduction says: "The river and the land around it are cursed, and a young boy seems to be the only one unaffected. Those who try to lift the curse must first reach the Seer on his mysterious island and then brave the Tower of Terror and the adventures at the river's heart."

The module is designed for use with PCs who may or may not have settled down and formed domains. It is set in the lands of Norwold (See CM1:Test of the Warlords). It also involves some dungeoneering work.

CM4: Earthshaker

Setting: D&D Companion, Mystara

Characters: 4-6 of levels 18-20

Written by: David "Zeb" Cook

Year: 1985

New spells: None

New magical items: None

New creatures: None

What you get: 24 page booklet and cover with fold-out map

Summary: As the PCs happily manage their domains, Earthshaker, a marvel of the world, appears.

CM5: Mystery of the Snow Pearls

Setting: D&D Companion, Mystara

Characters: 1 solo elf of level 10

CM6: Where Chaos Reigns

Setting: D&D Companion, Mystara

Characters: 6-10 of levels 17-19

Written by: Graeme Morris

Year: 1985

New spells: None

New magical items: None

New creatures: Garl, Hephaeston, Oaro

What you get: 24 page booklet with cover and 8 pull-out sheets

Summary: The PCs have been chosen by the immortals, for the parallel world of Aelos is threatened by the Gards.

CM7: Tree of Life

Setting: D&D Companion, Mystara

Characters: ? of levels 8+

CM8: Endless Stair

Setting: D&D Companion, Mystara

Characters: ? of levels 15-20

CM9: Legacy of Blood

Setting: D&D Companion, Mystara

Characters: ??? of levels 15-19

Written by: Steve Perrin and Katherine Kerr

Year: 1987

New spells: None

New magical items: None

New creatures: Giant Swamp Eel, Giant Freshwater Slug, Swamp Velya, Swamp Snapping Turlte, Neicrozon

What you get: 32 page booklet and cover with fold-out map.

Summary: As heir to the dominion of Fenhold, the threat of the Deep Swamp is yours to overcome.